in younger year groups. Over time, the STEMmentorship effort should become self-sustaining and recognized within the veteran, engineeringeducation and engineering technology communities.Beyond Year 1, the authors anticipate expanding the longitudinal study by including the remainingcolleges on campus that offer STEM degrees and have a veteran student presence. Presuming aquantifiable, positive impact in student efficacy measured by retention rates and satisfactionsurveys, expansion of the mentorship effort may eventually include military servicemembers anddependents. As of the Fall 2015 semester, 865 of the 20,459 students (4.23%) at Georgia SouthernUniversity are using VA benefits to pay for their studies.ConclusionResearch has shown that
Eftekhari. Ph.D. in Mathematical Science, University of Texas M.S. in Nuclear Engineering, MIT. Abe Eftekhari has is presently the Dean for Mathematics, Science & Engineering at NVCC (since July 2007). He is also a Environmental/Energy consultant with Picket Consulting and On-Location. He served as the Chairperson of the Computer Science and Information Technology Department of Southeastern University (1998 - 2007). Before joining SEU, he was the Chief Scientist responsible for Research and Development Programs at Mnemonic Systems (FBI pattern recognition contracts) in Washington, DC. (1996 - 1998). He has worked as a Research Scientist at the NASA Langley Research Center while teach- ing at Hampton University as
and could help to better understand the revision needed in thecurriculum and instruction.REFERENCES1. Reid, K. J., (2009). Development of the Student Attitudinal Success Instrument: Assessment of first year engineering students including differences by gender (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (AAI 3378850)2. Reid, K. & Imbrie, P.K. (2008). Noncognitive characteristics of incoming engineering students compared to incoming engineering technology students: A preliminary examination. Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education National Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.3. Jones, B. D., Paretti, M. C., Hein, S. F., & Knott, T. W. (2010). An Analysis of
Discovery becomes more widespread, new applicationsare constantly being found.ResultsIntegration of an instrument such as the Analog Discovery into undergraduate courses helps toalign the EE curriculum with outcomes for students specified by the Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology (ABET). Three of these outcomes are listed below, along with abrief description of how the Analog Discovery is relevant to them: “an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering” -- To engineer an electric circuit in theory, students uses the science of Kirchhoff’s Laws and mathematical techniques such as calculus. To engineer a circuit in practice, students may use the Analog Discovery to build and verify
? ended textual essay25. Comments © American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 103 2016 ASEE Rocky Mountain Section ConferenceReferences1. Online Programs Accredited by ABET, Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), http://www.abet.org/accreditation/new-to-accreditation/online-programs/, accessed May 23, 2016.2. S. M. Phillips, M. Saraniti, “A fully online accredited undergraduate electrical engineering program,” ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, New Orleans, LA, June 26-29, 2016, paper 17381.3. K. A. Feldman, “Class size and college
Dr. Manuel Figueroa is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Technological Studies at The College of New Jersey. His research involves the development of nanoparticle coatings for various applications, including surface enhanced Raman scattering and anti-fouling surfaces. He is also committed to develop- ing nanotechnology based lessons that integrate the STEM disciplines. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Identification of misconceptions related to size and scale through a nanotechnology based K-12 activityAbstractNanoscale science activities are filtering into K-12 classrooms in part due to moderntechnological advances in the areas of healthcare
, E.I.T., successfully defended her dissertation research Spring 2016 and will begin a career in the water/wastewater reuse treatment. Paula has led multiple outreach summer programs at TTU and provides support to student organizations within the college of engineering. Her technical research focuses include; anti-fouling and scaling RO technology and pharmaceutical and personal care product screening to predict environmental exposure from passive treatment discharges.Aimee Cloutier, Texas Tech University Aimee Cloutier is a Ph.D. student studying Mechanical Engineering at Texas Tech University. She earned her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Texas Tech in 2012. Her research interests include biomechan- ics
Colorado State University and has approximately 16 years experience working for various R&D labs at Hewlett Packard and Intel Corporation.Mr. Michael Trenk, Montana State University Michael is a student at Montana State University currently pursuing his Masters degree in Computer Science. His interests include distributed systems, computer networks, software engineering and software development methodologies. He also enjoys exploring technologies and solutions for solving big data problems.Ms. MacKenzie O’Bleness, Montana State University MacKenzie O’Bleness is a Junior at Montana State University majoring in computer science and minoring in math and computer engineering. She plans to graduate in April, 2017. Ms
Paper ID #14707Challenges and Benefits of Introducing a Science and Engineering Fair inHigh-Needs Schools (Work in Progress)Dr. Joni M. Lakin, Auburn University Joni M. Lakin, Ph.D. from The University of Iowa, is Assistant Professor of Educational Foundations, Leadership, and Technology at Auburn University. Her research interests include educational assessment, educational evaluation methods, and increasing diversity in STEM fields.Ms. Mary Lou Ewald, Auburn University Mary Lou Ewald is the Director of Outreach for the College of Sciences and Mathematics at Auburn University. She is also the Co-PI for AU-AMSTI and the
programs. Her work includes published articles and client technical reports as President of Cobblestone Applied Research & Evalu- ation, Inc. and a faculty member at Claremont Graduate University. Work at Cobblestone focuses on advancing the numbers of underrepresented minority students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Dr. Eddy has conducted evaluation or applied research studies on numerous university projects including clients programs funded by the National Science Foundation; U.S. Depart- ment of Education Title III and Title V; National Institutes of Health; Howard Hughes Medical Institute, among others. Dr. Eddy also trains professional evaluators from around the world as a
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of the ESP curriculum, springsemester of the sophomore year, was made to mirror spring semester of the first year at UWI-St.Augustine to facilitate future semester-length student exchanges. An aspirational goal of thisprogram is that each engineering student will have at least one study abroad experience beforegraduation.References1. United States Census Bureau. QuickFacts United States. U.S. Department of Commerce; 2015.2. American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE). Going the distance: best practices and strategies for retaining engineering, engineering technology and computing students. Washington, D.C.; 2012.3. National Science Foundation (NSF). Science and engineering degress by race/ethnicity of recipients
influencers to the metacognitive action of help-seeking resulting in internal conflict during a recursive HSB decision process. Additionally,results emerge casting HSB as a must-learned skill for engineering students. Gender and ethnicconcerns are discussed.IntroductionHelp-seeking behavior is of particular importance when evaluated against the requirements forABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology). Graduates from ABETaccredited institutions must have: “an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, andengineering; an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems; an ability tofunction on multi-disciplinary teams; …and an ability to engage in life-long learning”1(p41). Inorder to achieve these objectives
Paper ID #15817Changing Student Behavior through the Use of Reflective Teaching Practicesin an Introduction to Engineering Course at a Two-Year CollegeMr. Richard Brown Bankhead III, Highline College Richard B Bankhead III is the engineering department coordinator at Highline College. At Highline Colleg,e Richard is committed to developing the behaviors of successful engineering students in transfer students as well as preparing them academically for the challenges of junior level engineering courses. Richard has taught at Highline since 2004 and was awarded the Faculty of the Year Award at Highline Col- lege for the 2009
nontraditional students in engineering. McNeil received her mas- ter’s degree in Engineering Management from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSMT) in August 2011. She was a mentor and tutor for American Indian students at SDSMT during that time. She worked as a mining engineer in industry between graduating with her engineering undergraduate degree and starting her graduate studies. Contact her at j.mcneil@louisville.eduDr. Angela Thompson P.E., University of Louisville Dr. Angela Thompson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at the University of Louisville. Dr. Thompson received her PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Louisville. Her research interests
haveadvanced more specific definitions of Making, such as: • “build[ing] or adapt[ing] objects by hand, for the simple pleasure of figuring out how things work”12; or • “a class of activities focused on designing, building, modifying and/or repurposing material objects, for playful or useful ends, oriented toward making a ‘product’ of some sort that can be used, interacted with, or demonstrated”13; or • “creative production in art, science and engineering where people of all ages blend digital and physical technologies to explore ideas, learn technical skills, and create new products”14.These broad definitions, and many others found in the Maker literature, seek to balance the needfor identifying boundaries around a
, equipment improve health Medical field in Engineer Use general technology Prosthetics Medicine Don’t know: 18 (35%) Don’t know: 2 (5.5%)Table 8 shows the descriptions students provided of computer science. Students in both years ofthe summer camp had similar understanding of the computer science discipline, although morestudents in 2014 were unsure of what computer science is/does. The
demonstrated proficiency and interest in science, technology, engineering,and math (STEM) with the opportunity to partake in a paid college laboratory researchexperience. The requirements of acceptance to the program are strong academic credentials and awell-rounded balance of extra-curricular activities. The program seeks to ensure that studentswith a demonstrated interest and ability in STEM are provided an opportunity to participate in acomprehensive research experience before completing high school. Offering this program free ofcharge, with a small stipend to offset transportation costs, enables all invited students to takeadvantage of this opportunity. Supporting program components and the execution of theseelements distinguishes it from many
Paper ID #15833Educators in Industry: Using Teacher Externships as a Professional Develop-ment Models in STEM EducationDr. Bradley Bowen, North Dakota State University Bradley Bowen is an assistant professor at North Dakota State University. He has a duel appointment with the School of Education and the Department of Construction Management and Engineering. He has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech and received a Master’s of Civil Engineering and an Ed.D. in Technology Education from N.C. State University. He specializes in professional development in STEM and engineering education for K-12 educators
education (2008) from Virginia Tech.Dr. Barbara M. Moskal, Colorado School of Mines Barbara Moskal is a professor of Applied Mathematics and Statistics and the Director of the Trefny Institute for Educational Innovation at the Colorado School of Mines. She is also a Senior Associate Editor for the Journal of Engineering Education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 STEM Outreach: Capitalizing on Dissemination (Work in Progress) This work in progress provides examples of how engineering lessons developed as part ofa K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) outreach program at theColorado School of Mines (CSM
Vikram Kapila is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at NYU Tandon School of Engineering (NYU Tandon), where he directs a Mechatronics and Control Laboratory, a Research Experience for Teachers Site in Mechatronics and Entrepreneurship, a GK-12 Fellows project, and a DR K-12 research project, all funded by NSF. He has held visiting positions with the Air Force Research Laboratories in Dayton, OH. His research interests include K-12 STEM education, mechatronics, robotics, and control system technology. Under Research Experience for Teachers Site and GK-12 Fellows programs, funded by NSF, and the Central Brooklyn STEM Initiative (CBSI), funded by six philanthropic foundations, he has con- ducted significant K-12
implicitlearning.There has been little to no work done to understand how learners learn in Makerspaces, andto find or develop tools to assess this learning. In the recent ASEE conference Morocz et al.11 presented plans of measuring the impacts of a university makerspace “through engineeringdesign self-efficacy, retention in the engineering major; and idea generation ability".A study by the Maker Ed Open Portfolio Project 12 strengthens the promise of our proposal toemploy self-reflection to assess learning in Makerspaces. This work presents self-reporteddata by Makerspaces all over the United States about their alignment with nationaleducational initiatives. Most sites reported themselves as being aligned with STEM (94%)(Science, technology, engineering, and
Paper ID #14943Effect of Contextualization of Content and Concepts on Students’ CourseRelevance and Value in Introductory Materials ClassesProf. Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University Stephen Krause is professor in the Materials Science Program in the Fulton School of Engineering at Arizona State University. He teaches in the areas of introductory materials engineering, polymers and composites, and capstone design. His research interests include evaluating conceptual knowledge, mis- conceptions and technologies to promote conceptual change. He has co-developed a Materials Concept Inventory and a Chemistry Concept
Paper ID #15429Design and Implementation of GIS Virtual Learning Environments for Inter-active Visualization Using Desktop Virtual Reality (VR) & iSpaceProf. Magesh Chandramouli, Purdue University, Calumet (College of Technology) Magesh Chandramouli is an Asst. Professor in Computer Graphics Techology at Purdue University, Calumet. Earlier, he was a Frederick Andrews Fellow at Purdue University, West Lafayette, where he completed his doctoral studies. He received Master of Science degree from the University of Cal- gary, MEng from the National University of Singapore, and BE degree from the College of Engineering
Ethics, Journal of Management History, Ethics & Behavior, Science and Engineering Ethics, and the Journal of Empirical Research on Human Research Ethics.” c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Students' Perceptions of Tablet-Enhanced Learning Environment on the Development of Communication and Critical Thinking Skills: An Interdisciplinary StudyAbstractThe ubiquitous presence of social media and recent advancement in mobile computing has beenreshaping the higher education technology landscape, which leads to a more competency-based,learner-centered, and technology-driven learning environment. In response to this paradigmshift, Fresno State recently launched its
Paper ID #17518Singapore-U.S. Tactical All-Inclusive Navigation (SUSTAIN) collaborative in-novationMr. Frederick C Webber, Air Force Research Laboratory Mr. Webber holds a MS in Electrical Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology and a BS in Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science from the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Mr. Webber is currently an autonomy engineer with the United States Air Force Research Laboratory’s Warfighter Readiness Research Division, where he is responsible for STEM outreach and for identifying advances in the gaming industry that can improve warfighter training. Mr. Webber is
Paper ID #15264A Pilot Program for the Recruitment and Education of Navy Veterans Basedon System-level Technical Expertise and Leadership Maturation Developedduring ServiceDr. Anthony W Dean, Old Dominion University Dr. Anthony W. Dean has had several roles in academia. His previous appointments include Associate Professor of Engineering Technology and as Associate Director of the Institute for Ship Repair, Mainte- nance, and Operations at Old Dominion University (ODU). He is currently on assignment with the Office of the Dean for Sponsored Programs and the Engineering Fundamentals Department, Batten College of Engineering
Paper ID #16583Student Veterans: Tapping into a Valuable ResourceDr. B. Grant Crawford, Quinnipiac University Grant Crawford, PhD, P.E., is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Quinnipiac University and the former Director of the Mechanical Engineering Program at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. He graduated from West Point in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He earned a Master of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1994 and a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Kansas in 2004. He has
Workshop Measuring ImpactASEE Benchmarking SurveysAmerican Society for Engineering EducationDepartment of Assessment, Evaluation, and Institutional ResearchBrian L. Yoder, Ph.D., DirectorMarch 8, 2016ASEE Engineering Research Council Annual ConferenceAEIR conducts extensive research on diverse issues in STEM education and carriesout both grant-funded and contract-based program evaluation activities, alignedwith ASEE’s core missions and values.ASEE Benchmarking SurveysProfiles of Engineering and Engineering Technology CollegesASEE Faculty Salary SurveyUndergraduate Engineering Retention Survey Thank you! b.yoder@asee.orghttps://aeir.asee.org aeir@asee.org
Paper ID #15889Articulation of Certification for ManufacturingDr. Ali Ahmad, Northwestern State University Ali Ahmad is the Head of the Engineering Technology Department at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. He received a B.Sc. degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Jordan (Amman, Jordan; with Highest Distinction) and a M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Central Florida (Orlando, Fl, USA). He has diverse expertise in human-computer interaction, quality engineering, and simulating human-machine systems. He previously worked on projects related to transfer of training